This week on That Rugby Union Show, former Springbok lock Flip van der Merwe joins us for a straight-talking, no-frills chat about life in and out of rugby.

From a late break into pro rugby and winning Super Rugby with the Bulls to his move to France and now running a rugby club, Flip shares the moments that shaped him.

We cover:
🇫🇷 French Rugby’s Rise – why France is setting the global standard.
🏉 Inside the Bok Camp – stories from the Peter de Villiers and Heyneke Meyer eras.
💼 Life After Rugby – Flip’s shift from bruising lock to businessman and rugby administrator.
🏟️ Curry Cup & SA Rugby – can domestic rugby rediscover its heartbeat?
🔮 Next-Gen Boks – who’s ready to step up ahead of the Rugby Championship.

We also dig into Rassie Erasmus’ current Bok setup, why French rugby is booming financially, and whether Flip’s future might bring him back to lead South African rugby from the front office.

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This week, Springbok legends Akona and Odwa Ndungane join the show for a brutally honest and often hilarious conversation about growing up as twin pros in South African rugby.

From being mistaken for each other in the Bulls locker room to weighing in on what the Bok jersey should represent today — the Ndungane brothers bring insight, experience, and a few good chirps.

We get into:

• Life in test rugby as identical twins

• Whether SA rugby still has a clear identity

• What true leadership looks like in the Bok setup

• The mental pressure of big games and media expectations

• ...and yes, someone threatens to do stand-up comedy

A laid-back but sharp episode with two of the most respected (and underrated) names in the game.

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1995 World Cup winner Mark Andrews joinsXola Ntshinga to reflect on rugby’s wildest era, the Natal hard men, and why Italy at Loftus won’t be the walkover you’re expecting. Old-school grit meets modern Bok talk.

🇿🇦 ANDREWS ON ‘95
Madiba, Mehrtens, and mayhem — Mark takes us inside the squad, the mindset, and the madness of South Africa’s first World Cup win.

🇮🇹 BOKS vs ITALY PREVIEWTshituka gets his first cap, Grant Williams starts at 9, and Italy’s Six Nations form demands respect. Loftus won’t be a walk in the park.

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